Neighbourhood: High Park
Drink Ordered: Latte au Miel (Honey Latte)
What is it? It's espresso mixed with honey to sweetened up the latte. If you order this, make sure to give it a good stir! All the honey is at the bottom, you don't want to miss out on the sweetness! BTW, the large is HUGE!
Fun Bonus: Mint water & Free Wi-Fi!
What is it? It's espresso mixed with honey to sweetened up the latte. If you order this, make sure to give it a good stir! All the honey is at the bottom, you don't want to miss out on the sweetness! BTW, the large is HUGE!
Fun Bonus: Mint water & Free Wi-Fi!
Size: Long, and pretty. There's some "people watching" seats near the front window, some two person seats, a large communal seating area and a few "couch" type seats. Seats aren't the most comfortable, but it suits what you need and the atmosphere of the place! There is a patio outside, but it was too chilly for me to sit there! I'm sure it's a lovely place to sit on a date in the summertime. Take a stroll through High Park and grab a drink at Cafe Novo, sounds about right!
Menu: All your standard coffee favourites. I had the Honey Latte, but there were the standard cafe lattes, etc! Apparently their baked goods are made on site (scones, brownies, muffins,etc), so perhaps I'll try some next time I visit! They take pride in the fact that they are a "locally engaged organic & fair trade cafe", and you can for sure tell when you walk inside! Their drinks are very reasonable, and their large is HUGE! My Latte au Miel was big, and only comes to $4.40 (plus tax). I think that's a steal for sure! Check out the pricing here. Also, I should note that their espresso is a sweeter than other espresso beans found at other coffee shops. To read more about their drinks and what they are made of, click here!
Atmosphere: Do you have a baby? Are you a mom? Then you should definitely check this place out! I went there during the day, so it was prime time for moms and babies to be out for their morning get togethers. For myself, this was great to see. It made me see the "family friendly" side of Cafe Novo. Seeing as it's in the High Park neighbourhood, it does attract a different crowd. But not that different from other cafes. What I mean is, it attracts those who are environmentally conscious, proudly support organic products, and are a bit more on the "upper" class side, compared to places like Moonbean or The One in the Only. That being said, it had a great "friendly & positive" atmosphere. I'm a positive gal, so it was the perfect fit! I felt great sitting there, and did I mention the staff are lovely as well?
Menu: All your standard coffee favourites. I had the Honey Latte, but there were the standard cafe lattes, etc! Apparently their baked goods are made on site (scones, brownies, muffins,etc), so perhaps I'll try some next time I visit! They take pride in the fact that they are a "locally engaged organic & fair trade cafe", and you can for sure tell when you walk inside! Their drinks are very reasonable, and their large is HUGE! My Latte au Miel was big, and only comes to $4.40 (plus tax). I think that's a steal for sure! Check out the pricing here. Also, I should note that their espresso is a sweeter than other espresso beans found at other coffee shops. To read more about their drinks and what they are made of, click here!
Atmosphere: Do you have a baby? Are you a mom? Then you should definitely check this place out! I went there during the day, so it was prime time for moms and babies to be out for their morning get togethers. For myself, this was great to see. It made me see the "family friendly" side of Cafe Novo. Seeing as it's in the High Park neighbourhood, it does attract a different crowd. But not that different from other cafes. What I mean is, it attracts those who are environmentally conscious, proudly support organic products, and are a bit more on the "upper" class side, compared to places like Moonbean or The One in the Only. That being said, it had a great "friendly & positive" atmosphere. I'm a positive gal, so it was the perfect fit! I felt great sitting there, and did I mention the staff are lovely as well?
Overall, I really enjoyed drinking my honey latte and catching up on the news. It was peaceful and lovely. It's a great place to stop by on your way to somewhere. Great to people watch and see lots of babies! Was it someplace I'd go on a date? Well, it's probably more of a place you'd go with your date once they are more of a serious partner and well... if you're planning on having babies! Don't get me wrong though, this place is still great for dates, but not one of those intimate kinds. It's fantastic for a place to do some "catch-up" with friends, or get some of your emailing done.
Date Potential: 8/10 Hearts. It's one of those "lets grab a latte after breakfast, and then perhaps a walk in the park before lunch? We'll talk about our favourite movies and the latest news" kinda place.
Great For: Pregnant women, babies, people who support organic & fair trade products, catching up with friends
Cafe Novo gets 5/5 smiles from me!
Date Potential: 8/10 Hearts. It's one of those "lets grab a latte after breakfast, and then perhaps a walk in the park before lunch? We'll talk about our favourite movies and the latest news" kinda place.
Great For: Pregnant women, babies, people who support organic & fair trade products, catching up with friends
Cafe Novo gets 5/5 smiles from me!
Monica
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